Participated in Audubon Christmas Bird Count for my area 12/27/25. In addition to hundreds of birds and other wildlife, there were many beautiful green and blue spaces with native trees and plants. Sharing a few of the many photos. #christmasbirdcount #birding #nature #audubonsociety

The Desert Botanical Garden's Las Noches de las Luminarias event makes the holidays magical. Garden pathways with luminarias, musical performances, gorgeous desert sunsets, the wonder of the blue hour, and time in nature with family. Priceless. #nature #botanicalgarden #luminaria #arizonasunset

Poetry birding-haiku in photo and a free form version. I can't clearly see your crests, colors, or facial masks. But I heard your high-pitched whistles. I saw you swoop in to land together in the treetop. Social birds, I know you are Cedar Waxwings despite morning fog. #poetry #haikusaturday

For our Travis Audubon poetry birding event today we tackled epistolary poetry in the early morning fog. Here is my first try! #nature #epistolarypoetry

Just realized @birdability is on Blue Sky! Reposting and tagging. Thank you to founder Virginia Rose for being a part of this workshop. I recommend checking out their website for helpful resources and more info.

Last week I had the honor of presenting a workshop on Nature Connections for Children of All Abilities at Texas Children in Nature Network's 2025 Summit along with amazing community partners from Birdability, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. 🌳 #natureforall

As I was strolling through a nearby park, I looked at the path and was reminded of the importance of accessibility to help make nature welcoming for all, something I have been learning more about in my work connecting kids to nature. #haikusaturday #natureforall

Photo taken at Blair Woods Nature Preserve in Austin for our Travis Audubon poetry birding event November 8, 2025 #haikusaturday #nativeplants #nature

On our poetry birding hike today we wrote nonets. This is my first attempt at writing one! We heard Carolina Chickadees along the trail. Although I didn't capture a good photo today, I added a nonet to a rough sketch I made from a photo I took of a Black-capped Chickadee in the NE.

Had a great morning on our Travis Audubon poetry birding hike at Blair Woods Nature Preserve in Austin. This interesting spider was hanging above the trail. #haikusaturday #nature

For Native American communities, providing a strong start for their children includes enriching practices that embrace their heritages, languages and cultures. Join us in celebrating our indigenous communities and the professionals who support them: https://bit.ly/3UtZahb

❤️ this! "...using picture books for STEAM and PBL is about building bridges: between literacy and science, imagination and innovation, the classroom and the real world...we offer students the tools to question, create, experience, and connect." @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social #Educators #PBL #STEAM

The Nov. newsletter with an article by author @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social is ready to read! Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, and #KidLitForGrowingMinds members who will attend NCTE! 📚 #NCTE2025 #edusky #booksky #schoollibrarians #skybrarian tinyurl.com/zk4asf3m

Cloudy and rainy morning hike today but the birds always delight! #haikusaturday #birding #nature

The evidence is overwhelming. Investing in nature is among the most effective strategies for strengthening climate resilience, improving population and individual health, and fostering economic stability.

The Trump admin. just approved a deal trading away federal lands to pave the way for building a road through the center #Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. Izembek contains internationally renowned wetlands, which provide essential habitat for vulnerable migratory birds. Read on ➡️ bit.ly/47pEfBB

Posting additional haikus inspired by the Poetry and birding hike I helped lead for Travis Audubon Society on October 11th. 🐦 Another hike is scheduled on November 8th! Check out travisaudubon.org if you live in the Austin area. #haikusaturday

Sharing an Instagram post. So excited to work with these amazing community partners to lead a workshop to help ALL children connect to nature at the Texas Children in Nature Summit in December 2025. More at texaschildreninnature.org www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2...

A few more late haikus and pix inspired by a poetry and birding hike I helped to lead for Travis Audubon yesterday at Commons Ford Ranch Park. Celebrating restored prairies. #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #HaikuSaturday #birding #prairies

Late haiku post... Helped to lead a poetry and birding hike for Travis Audubon yesterday at Commons Ford Ranch Park. Lots of fun and lots of Lesser Goldfinch and other birds! Celebrating #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #HaikuSaturday #birding

Attending the AAP national conference so posting a bit late... Finding joy in sharing the health benefits of nature for children with fellow pediatricians Celebrate nature for all! National Public Lands Day #haikusaturday

Kids ask “why” all the time. Instead of giving answers, what if we flipped the question, joined the wonder, and treated mistakes as clues? Check out my interview with Motherly’s re: scientific inquiry. https://f.mtr.cool/vnslsxmadd #STEM #EverydayLearning

The release of today’s Make Our Children Healthy Again report reminds us that improving the health of children is complex and requires coordinated support at local, state and federal levels. Read our full statement: www.aap.org/en/news-room...

Today’s ACIP meeting promoted false claims and misguided information about vaccines. AAP will continue stepping up and working with our local, state and federal partners to make sure every child in every community continues to have access to immunizations. bit.ly/4puP4uf

Absolutely overjoyed by this @slj.com starred review for REWRITING THE RULES by debut author @drzathome.bsky.social and @joseebisaillon.bsky.social! "A must-purchase for all libraries as it ­reflects the best that modern biographies for young readers have to offer." www.slj.com/review/rewri...

When I am here, it is to share something exciting! Do you write STEM-themed nonfiction or fiction? Join me for a deep dive into K-5 science! Attend 1 session or all 5 in this webinar series designed to help #kidlit creators master the seismic shifts in science ed. starrmatica.com/kidlitscienc...

I’m so excited to see this much-needed book out in the world.

Just realized that it is #NationalBeachDay So difficult to choose from all the amazing places I have lived/visited around the U.S. Spectacular shorelines. Protect and treasure! Posting: N.C., Outer Banks (2020) with pair of shorebirds 🐦, Watch Hill RI (2019), and Cape Cod MA (2020).

Cat grass. Yum! Cats are such characters! Celebrating rescue cats 🐈 #caturday

Children's Books: a look at the entries in the Children's Category of 2025 National Outdoor Book Awards. Winners to be announced November 13th. #NOBA_Books #OutdoorBooks #booksky #naturewriting

🌄 ELEVATION SUMMIT 🌄 way-wordwriters.com/events/ #waywordwriters #conqueryourpath #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingpodcast #writingretreat #elevationsummit #critique #firstpages #q&a #writingworkshop

Texas Live Oak. Wildlife everywhere. Saturday nature hike=joy! (Haiku text in pix) #HaikuSaturday #nature

Had fun yesterday helping to teach about Eastern Screech Owls for @travisaudubon at the Austin School of Furniture owl box building class! #birding

I'm attending Moms Clean Air Force's event, “Youth & Families Child Health Champion Training” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/momscleanair...

A recent report from the nonprofit Waterkeeper Alliance found that 98% of waterways in the United States contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. One of the country’s most polluted rivers, according to the report, sits at the heart of Donovan’s own community.

Meet the Activist Fighting PFAS Pollution — and Winning Emily Donovan wants to “make the polluters pay” for what they’ve done to her North Carolina community, and others around the country. Read the latest from @therevelator.org, our news and ideas initiative. ⬇️

An ode to science and scientists everywhere! Needed now, more than ever. As a pediatrician and child health advocate, I ❤️ books for budding young scientists. Thank you @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social and @cornelia-illo.bsky.social for inspiring kids to ask questions, to wonder, to discover. 📚 #kidlit

I posted this pix and haiku soon after joining Bluesky. There are even more Mississippi Kites in the neighborhood now, all getting ready for fall migration. I still feel a sense of wonder watching them soar above and I still feel the haiku is as relevant as ever. 🐦 #haikusaturday #birds #birding

It's a purrfect day for celebrating cats! Reposting ahead of Saturday for #internationalcatday #haiku

Celebrating International Owl Awareness Day! #haiku #birds #owls

It's #InternationalOwlAwarenessDay, so we're highlighting one of our clients we think you should give a hoot about: Western burrowing owls. They don't live in trees and are not nocturnal. You have to admire a species that so stubbornly marches to the beat of its own drum. Our work ➡️ bit.ly/41l5pqS

Late entry inspired by last night's Purple Martin Party, sponsored by Travis Audubon Society. Purple Martin show Swirling, swooping, wings flapping Sunset acrobats #haikusaturday #birds #nature

🌟Based on our bold nonfiction picture book, 'Rise Up! Powerful Protests in American History', we have created a ✨Resistance Kit✨ to empower young activists and inspire changemakers! Spark important conversations with lesson plans, art projects, and more! 📚 Download now: rebrand.ly/eu9n9u8

Conquer Your Writing Path with Help from Counselor and Therapist Danielle Render Turmaud. Here's a sample of her great advice! share.descript.com/view/LFpaVSK... #writingcommunity #authorlife #author #mentalhealth #wellness

Are your manuscripts lacking oomph? 👎 Get our FREE guide to Layers in Picture Books and add some pizazz! ✨ buff.ly/tl9kWFP #12x12PB #amwriting #kidlit

Did you know you can watch 12 x 12 webinar clips even if you’re not a member yet? 🎙️📚 Check out our YouTube Webinar Playlist for writing tips and insight from past speakers. 🎥 buff.ly/WzeHjmd

We are excited about the Texas Children in Nature Summit December 3-5! Join partners from across the state to learn more about the Children in Nature movement and the great work to engage more children and families in nature across the state. www.texaschildreninnature.org/events/texas...

This is a pinnable post for the #KidLitMegaFeed, a collab (multiple curated #KidLit lists). Admins: @boringstorybook.com @charlenedraws.bsky.social @debbieohi.com. READ THIS re: how to be added, how to post. Pls: 📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy 🔁Repost to share bsky.app/profile/debb...

Truth: All successful picture books have layers! We can teach you how to make sure yours do too 😉 Sign up for our FREE #12x12PB resource: buff.ly/tl9kWFP #amwriting

Today is the day - DISGUSTOLOGY is out in the world! Be prepared to be grossed out, entertained, and learn a cool fact or forty 😉 from @annamariajung.bsky.social’s art and my text! Oh, and your middle grader will like it, too 😄 @mackidssl.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social